Here's a question I haven't seen asked here, and I can't find the answer in the rules…

When travelling on the fourth leg of the journey, we encountered this situation:

So…  What happens when Bilbo lands on the Smaug-filled space?  The rules don't state anything on it.  The only thing I found was on BoardGameGeek from someone who translated a French set of rules that stated the battle then takes place, skipping any further character advancement.  If that's the case, why isn't it stated anywhere else? 

Is that how it's supposed to be played?  Help!

Is there anyone who can answer this question?  Does the battle go to the final space?  Do we just pass Smaug by?  Do we count the space he's on?  Do we move him aside and allow the Dwarves to get the assets underneath him?

I'd play as per the rules (English) I have, encountering Smaug does nothing, you wave to him as he flies by and continue drawing Event cards until you reach the Lonely Mountain space.

If you want an official answer, click the "Rules Questions" link at the bottom of the page (bit tough to see grey text on dark grey background, but it's there) and submit it to FFG.

Thanks for the input and the link!  I've messaged them!  Thanks!

Any reply from them yet?